California law generally allows both parents to have custody of their children after a divorce or separation. Of course, this is only true if shared custody is in a child's best interest, and it's possible that a judge will agree to modify the terms of an existing...
California residents rely on their Fourth Amendment rights to protect them from unlawful searches and seizures by law enforcement. Although the right sounds clear, new scenarios continually raise questions about what police can call lawful when looking for evidence of...
There are many reasons why couples in California and the rest of the country choose to end their marriages through divorce. While financial differences are often a cause that is discussed when it comes to divorce, a survey has revealed that financial reasons are not...
A plea bargaining agreement could keep a defendant from serving a harsher sentence in California. A defendant looking at likely conviction at trial may then face many years in prison and a heavy fine, depending on the crimes committed. A plea bargain may reduce the...
Ideally, your partner will be the person who provides you with a sense of safety and fulfillment. However, your partner may be someone who simply tries to control you or use you for your money or anything else of value that you possess. If you are in a toxic or...
Child support is one of the most common topics for dispute in a California divorce. While there are guidelines in place as to how much a parent is expected to pay, it remains important to understand precisely what the support payments are generally used for. Child...
California mental health diversion is a pretrial program that gets allows eligible people to receive mental health treatment rather than entering the U.S. criminal justice system. The program is based on the belief that in some cases treatment is a better option than...
Every year, the state of California decides thousands of child custody cases. Child custody cases can be especially stressful for parents and even worse for children. Even more complications can arise when one parent is a military service member. Many in the armed...
California law gives people significant leeway when it comes to defending themselves against a home invasion. These laws are often called Castle laws, drawing on the idea that a person's home is their castle and they have a right to defend it and themselves when...
Divorce is inherently complex for estranged California couples, but when high-value assets are involved, the process can become even more intricate. High-asset divorces present unique challenges that require careful attention to financial, legal and emotional aspects....
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